Kid Elvis Carlos steals scene in ‘Brand New Day’

Warning: This article contains spoilers. Near the end of the film, Peter Parker, played by Tom Holland, sneaks out of a hospital with the help of Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) and blends into the crowd gathered outside, who are anxiously waiting for news about Spider-Man. After looking up at the hospital window and seeing Frank pretend to be Spider-Man, Peter notices a young boy dressed in a Spider-Man costume. The boy makes the iconic web-slinging hand gesture toward him. Peter smiles and returns the gesture, creating a brief but touching moment between the superhero and his young fan.The boy behind the Spider-Man costume is 7-year-old half-Filipino, quarter-Burmese and quarter-Irish actor Elvis Carlos, who has since gained attention online for his memorable appearance in the film. Elvis’ parents have been sharing photos and videos from his “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” experience on social media, including behind-the-scenes moments from the production. His mother, Siân, thanked the film’s cast and crew on Instagram. “Forever grateful for this,” she wrote. “BIG thank you to Destin Daniel Cretton, Tom Holland and the entire production team who made the whole family feel so special on set. And, of course, a HUGE thank you to Stage Space Agency.” Stage Space Agency — Elvis’ talent agency — also shared footage of his self-tape audition alongside the final scene in the movie.“From self-tape to the silver screen,” the agency wrote, noting that “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” marked Elvis’ first movie experience. In a video call shared by the agency, Elvis said he believes he manifested the opportunity because he is a huge Spider-Man fan. The young actor also recalled enjoying his time on set, where he got to meet and work with Tom Holland. According to the agency, Elvis also enjoyed riding in chauffeur-driven cars and having his own trailer during production. Elvis’ father, Ken Carlos, also makes a brief appearance in the film. He can be seen carrying his son on his shoulders as part of the crowd gathered outside the hospital. Another Filipino connection to the Spider-Man franchise Elvis and Ken Carlos’ appearance adds to a growing list of Filipino connections to the Spider-Man franchise. In 2021’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” Philippine-born actress Mary Egida Rivera made a brief but memorable appearance as the grandmother of Ned Leeds, played by Filipino American actor Jacob Batalon. Although Rivera’s role was short, her appearance became one of the film’s memorable moments, particularly among Filipino fans who recognized the representation on screen. Five years later, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” features another Filipino family in a brief but notable appearance, with Elvis Carlos playing the young “Web Kid” and his father, Ken, appearing alongside him. While their screen time may have been brief, the Carlos family’s appearance has given Filipino fans another reason to celebrate the latest chapter in the Spider-Man franchise. For Elvis, his brief exchange with Spider-Man may have lasted only seconds on screen — but for the young fan, it was a dream come true.